This course provides the basic knowledge needed to read the Old Testament in the original Hebrew.

Lectures: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Coursework: Assessed homework - 25%

■ One class test - 25%

■ Examination: one 90 minute examination - 50%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the exams, but extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the homework, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

This course will provide the opportunity to cover the basics of Classical (Biblical) Hebrew sufficiently to enable independent reading of narrative materials in the Hebrew Bible.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ demonstrate knowledge of basic Hebrew grammar and vocabulary and the ability to read simple passages, seen and unseen.

■ demonstrate competence in basic translation into idiomatic English with the use of a Hebrew dictionary.

■ demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on social, historical, theological, gendered, political and literary aspects of issues involved with reading and translating texts from the Hebrew Bible in general, and in particular parts of Genesis

■ demonstrate the ability to use both primary and secondary sources.

■ demonstrate communication, analytic, creative and problem-solving skills through translation.

■ demonstrate organisational and oral presentation skills through class work, and the ability to work with others on some homework projects.